MTC Scotia
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Event overview
The MTC Scotia is a nine day end-to-end challenge in Scotland from Gretna Green to John O'Groats, scheduled for 27 May to 4 June 2028. The event covers about 370 miles and includes hotel accommodation for eight nights with food and support provided. Stops along the route include Innerleithen, Edinburgh, Perth, Pitlochry, Kingussie, Inverness, Dornoch and Dunbeath. Competitor numbers are limited to 20.
The organiser provides a tracking device with an SOS function and issues maps and GPX files to entrants only. All entrants must meet a minimum average pace of 4 mph; participants who fall below this on consecutive days will be withdrawn. No competitor may continue on course after 22:00. Entrants must carry mandatory kit including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries, route maps, compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone and a basic first aid kit.
Route and distances
Each day is an individual ultra within the nine day series. Daily distances are:
- Day 1 - 55.1 miles
- Day 2 - 31.3 miles
- Day 3 - 40.6 miles
- Day 4 - 35.2 miles
- Day 5 - 43.1 miles
- Day 6 - 39.0 miles
- Day 7 - 45.2 miles
- Day 8 - 42.6 miles
- Day 9 - 38.2 miles
Entry options include a full entry fee of £1,800 (deposit and instalment plan available) or a charity entry route with a deposit and a minimum fundraising requirement. Maps and GPX downloads are supplied to competitors before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
